where did he come from? i only ask because if he's afraid of everything that makes me concerned as to where he lived before you got him. being afraid makes me wonder if he came from an abusive family before you or if he was raised in a puppy mill and has no social skills which would also mean no natural instint not to pee in his "den" dogs that are forced to pee in their living spaces don't learn that it's unacceptable to pee/poop in your/their living spaces.
i would try crate training and bell training. get a service bell that you tap his paw on and say "outside" every time he goes out. he'll learn to tell you when he needs outside. also if you cannot be actively watching him and i mean completely focused on him and not the TV or dinner or cleaning, then he's in the crate until you have time to watch again. the easiest way to teach a dog where to pee/poop is the catch them doing it in the wrong place and interupt their behavior with a clapping hand or a sharp NO NO and then take them to the proper place and give them praise and treats for a good potty. |